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HOMA BAY COUNTY
INVESTMENT
BOOKLET
REPUBLIC OF KENYA HOMA BAY COUNTY
www.homabay.go.ke
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
HOMA BAY
COUNTY GOVERNMENT

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PREFACE
The County Government of Homa Bay is operating under the general direction of Kenya’s Vision 2030,
County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) (2013 – 2017) and other development initiatives and policy
frameworks guiding social, economic and political development in Kenya. The Kenya Vision 2030 aims at
transforming Kenya into a newly industrialized, middle-income country providing a high quality life to all
its citizens by year 2030.
As required by law, The County Government of Homa Bay, through a highly participatory process,
developed its County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP2013-2017) that is aligned to Kenya’s Vision 2030.
The CIDP gives the road map to achieve the county’s vision of “An Industrialized, wealthy and healthy
County”. In order to realize this vision, the county government has identified priority investment projects
that will require the participation and pulling together of resources from both the public and private sectors.
As a county government, for the last three years, we have focused and are still committed to creating an
enabling business and investment environment that is geared towards promoting private sector participation
in the county by opening up new roads, beefing up electricity and internet connectivity and provision of clean
water to the residents of Homa Bay County. My government has also ensured that peace and tranquility is
guaranteed as we work very closely with the National government to ensure a peaceful coexistence amongst
our citizens.
Homa Bay County boasts of a number of attractive investment strengths, including its strategic location along
the shores of Lake Victoria with a shoreline of over 200kms, 17 scenic Islands, close proximity and
connection by Lake to several strategic towns along the Lake Victoria shoreline such as Kisumu, Mwanza,
Bukoba, Busia and Jinja. The county is also home to Ruma National Park that is home to the rare Roan
antelope.
We welcome all investors from the region and around the world to take advantage of the business
opportunities available in Homa Bay.
Gov. Cyprian Otieno Awiti
Governor, Homa Bay County

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FORWARD
The devolved system of government has opened up the rural areas of Kenya with Homa Bay county
emerging as the new frontier for tourism and investment in not only western region in Kenya but in East
Africa due to its strategic location and occupation of 80% of the Kenyan waters in Lake Victoria. The
economy of the county is largely agricultural with vast opportunities available in agriculture, manufacturing,
tourism, energy, real estate and services.
I want to assure our investors, both local and foreign, that Homa Bay is open and safe for doing business.
Our government is implementing measures aimed at ensuring political and economic stability- which are the
key pillars of long term prosperity of any county. In addition the county government is developing
infrastructure including transport and stabilizing and increasing connectivity to power to make our country
more globally competitive.
The county government welcomes all investors to our beautiful county Homa Bay; an ideal destination for
investment, trade and tourism. To our investors, be assured that our government will do everything necessary
to help you reap maximum returns for your investment.
This investment book contains viable investment opportunities and bankable investment projects for private
–public partnerships, concessional projects, joint ventures and sole proprietors. I assure all investors of
necessary government support.
My department is indebted to the following members of staff whose invaluable contribution has made this
publication possible: Hon. Pharesh Ratego (CECM, Energy and Natural Resources), Julius Opala (Chief
Officer, Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperative Development); Maryline Akinyi Agwa (Chief Officer,
Water Services, Irrigation, Forestry and Environment); Emmanuel Athoo (Director, ICT); Ruth Achieng
Aloo (Economic and Project Advisor, Office of the Governor); Richard Ochieng Bonyo (Resource
Mobilization Coordinator, Office of the Governor – Project Technical Advisor); Bonfredrinne Odhiambo
(Ag. Director, Trade); Zedekiah Achuodho Kachuodho, (Project Officer, Trade); and Mohammed Mafta
(Office of the Governor)
Hon. Prof. Tom M. Ogada
County Executive Committee Member,
Trade, Investments, Industrialization and Cooperative Development
Homa Bay County

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE.........................................................................................................................................................................2
FORWARD ......................................................................................................................................................................3
BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO INVESTORS ..........................................................................................................6
1.0. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................6
Homa Bay County at a glance .............................................................................................................................................6
Why Invest in Homa Bay County? ......................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER TWO:..............................................................................................................................................................7
AVAILABLE INVESTMENT PROJECTS..........................................................................................................................7
2.1. Tourism Sector .....................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.1. Name of Project: Takawiri Tourist Lodge & Hotel...................................................................................................8
2.1.2. Gor Mahia Sports Complex, Ndhiwa ......................................................................................................................9
2.1.3. The Proposed Gor Mahia International Convention Centre, Hotel and Parking Garage .............................................12
2.2. Trade, Industrialization & Investment Sector.........................................................................................................15
2.2.1. Homa Bay Feeds Industry Limited .......................................................................................................................15
2.2.2. Ultra-Modern Shopping Complex Development Projects in Homa Bay Town..........................................................15
2.2.3. Cassava Processing Plant.....................................................................................................................................16
2.2.4. Homa Bay Textile and Apparel Processing Industry ..............................................................................................18
2.2.5. Leather Development Park ..................................................................................................................................18
2.2.6. Kigoto Maize Milling Factory..............................................................................................................................19
2.2.7. Oyugis and Homa Bay Open Air Markets Upgrading and Modernization Projects....................................................20
2.2.8. Pineapple/Multi-fruit Processing Project...............................................................................................................21
2.3. Agriculture, Fisheries & Livestock Sector.............................................................................................................22
2.3.1. Poultry Slaughter House Project...........................................................................................................................22
2.3.2. Aquaculture Development Project........................................................................................................................23
2.3.3. Cage Fishing Project ...........................................................................................................................................24
2.3.4. Homa Bay Dairy Development Project .................................................................................................................25
2.3.5. Development of Fish Auction/Processing Centers..................................................................................................26
2.3.6. Mechanization of Rice Production........................................................................................................................27
2.3.7. Integrated Fish Processing Plant...........................................................................................................................28
2.3.8. Cotton Textile Industrial Cluster ..........................................................................................................................29
2.3.9. Horticultural Crops Production for Domestic and Export Market ............................................................................30
2.4. Education & ICT Sector ......................................................................................................................................31
2.4.1. Tom Mboya University College Students’ Hostels Project:.....................................................................................31
2.4.2. County Revenue Automation Project....................................................................................................................32
2.4.3. Homa Bay County Integrated Health Management System (IHMS) ........................................................................32
2.5. Energy & Natural Resources................................................................................................................................33

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2.6. Summary of Profiled Projects by Sector................................................................................................................33
2.6.1. Homa Bay County Solar Power Plant ...................................................................................................................33
2.6.2. Wind Power Generation ......................................................................................................................................34
2.6.3. Mini Grid Hydroelectric Power Generation Projects ..............................................................................................35
2.6.4. Biomass Energy Generation.................................................................................................................................35
2.6.5. Homa Bay Cement Plant .....................................................................................................................................36
2.6.6. Homa Bay Construction Materials Extraction and Supplies Project .........................................................................37
2.7. The Housing Sector.............................................................................................................................................37
2.7.1. Homa Bay County Affordable Residential Housing Project Phase I.........................................................................37
2.8. Infrastructure......................................................................................................................................................39
2.8.1. Homa Bay Airport ..............................................................................................................................................39
2.8.2. Water Transport..................................................................................................................................................40
2.8.3. Real Estate Development Projects: .......................................................................................................................40
2.8.3.1. Office/Commercial Block....................................................................................................................................40
2.8.3.2. University Administration and Lecture Complex with Computer Lab Proposed for Tom Mboya University College ..41
2.8.3.3. University Staff Quarters.....................................................................................................................................42
2.8.3.4. The Proposed Homa Bay County Headquarters Development Project:.....................................................................42
2.9. Health Services...................................................................................................................................................43
2.9.1. Homa Bay County Referral Hospital Project .........................................................................................................43
2.10. Water Services & Environment............................................................................................................................44
2.10.1. Homa Bay Water Treatment Plant Project.............................................................................................................44
2.10.1.1.Why Invest in Water Treatment Plant? .................................................................................................................44
Fresh water is a precious resource .....................................................................................................................................44
2.10.1.2.Water Purification Plant Project Description .........................................................................................................44
2.10.1.3.The Proposed Drinking Water Treatment Process and Technology..........................................................................45
2.10.2. Rural and Urban Water Supply ............................................................................................................................47
2.10.3. Urban Sanitation Project......................................................................................................................................47
2.10.4. SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER & SANITATION PROJECTS............................................................................48
3. STATUS OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN HOMA BAY COUNTY...................................................................49

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CHAPTER ONE:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO INVESTORS
1.0. INTRODUCTION
Homa Bay County is located in southwestern Kenya on the western shores of Lake Victoria. It borders on five (5) other Counties
of Kenya, Kisumu to the Northeast, Nyamira and Kisii to the East, and Migori to the South. Homa Bay County provides unrivalled
investment opportunities. The County government welcomes investors to the county and is committed to making Homa Bay the
County of Choice for investors. This brochure summarizes investment opportunities that the Bay County offers.
Homa Bay County at a glance
Official Name: Homa Bay County Government
County Capital: Homa Bay Town
Area (Km2
) (2013): 3,040.1 Km2
and a water surface area of 1227km2
Climate/Weather: Temperatures range from a mean annual minimum of 17.1°C to a mean maximum of 34.8°C, with
rainfall amounts of between 250mm and 700mm per annum.
Population (2015 Projection): 1,119,769 (Male – 47.9 %, Female – 52.01 %)
Population Density (2015): 368 people per Km2
Age Distribution (2015 Projection): 0-14 years (48.09 %), 15-64 years (48.2%), 65+ years (3.71%)
Number of Households (2009 Census): 206, 255
Sub counties (2015): Kabondo Kasipul, Kasipul, Karachuonyo, Mbita, Ndhiwa, Rangwe, Homa Bay Town, and Suba.
Electoral Wards: 40 wards.
County Development Index (CDI) (2013): 0.4731
Resources: Water, Arable Land, Livestock, Pasture, Wildlife, building and construction materials such as sand,
stones
Main Economic Activities/industries (2015): Fishing and Fish Trade, Farming, Livestock-keeping, Sand Harvesting, Retail and
Wholesale Trade
Agricultural products (2013): Maize, Millet, Cassava, Sweet Potatoes, Sunflower, Beans, Sorghum, Sugarcane, horticulture
Tourist Attractions (2013): Ruma National Park, Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Rusinga and Mfangano Islands, Kanjera
Archaeological site, Volcanic Lake Simbi Nyaima in Karachuonyo, Mt. Homa, Tom Mboya
Mausoleum, Oyugis Birds Sanctuary.
Financial Services (2015): 5 Commercial Banks (Barclays Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank, Cooperative Bank, Post Bank and
Equity Bank), 11 Micro-Finance Institutions.
Why Invest in Homa Bay County?
1. Homa Bay County is strategically located along the longest shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya with a shoreline of 281km,
making the County easily connected to other East African Countries by Lake Transport.
2. Homa Bay County is a member of the Lake Region Economic Bloc where 13 Counties have come together with their
population of over 10 million to pursue common economic development agenda.
3. Homa Bay County has excellent physical infrastructure including bitumen and all weather road network that connects the
County with all other surrounding Counties and major towns
4. Homa Bay County is generally a very peaceful County with investors enjoy immense support from the locals and the
County Government.
5. There exist a large pool of labor that is both highly skilled and technically endowed, resilient and hardworking.

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CHAPTER TWO:
AVAILABLE INVESTMENT PROJECTS
2.1. Tourism Sector
Figure 1: Homa Bay County has some of the most serene beaches with White Sands e.g. Nyakwara, Takawiri, Rusinga, Remba, Ringiti etc
Figure 2: Our Serene Beaches provides opportunities for investing in Tourist Resorts and Water Sports

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Figure 3: Homa Bay County is the home to the Ruma National Park, the home to the Roan Antelope in Africa
2.1.1. Name of Project: Takawiri Tourist Lodge & Hotel
Project Description: This will be World Class Five Star Tourist Lodge and Hotel at the serene Takawiri Island of Lake
Victoria, Kenya in Homa Bay County with a 250 luxurious room capacity comprising of 200 Executive Guest Rooms,
45 Superior Guest Rooms and 5 Presidential Suites – all finished and furnished to international standards. The facility
will also have conference facilities for small – large audiences fully fitted and equipped with state of the art
communication and conferencing equipment. Besides, the facility will have a Business Center, In-room mini bars, and
leisure club with excellent waters sports and sand-bathing facilities and equipment.
Other features of the project include: Exceptional security within the Island, Friendly and Relaxing Environment with
excellent bird-watching experience throughout the year, excellently ambient and panoramic view of Lake Victoria while
basking at the white sands at the Beaches of Takawiri Island, and surrounded by other protruding hills and other scenic
islands. These premises are strategically situated with the vast Lake Victoria in Homa Bay, with unique connection to
other East African Countries of Uganda and Tanzania by water.
Estimated Capital Outlay Requirement: The projected total cost of the whole development will be US $25 million (US
Dollar Twenty Five Million). The construction of the Lodge will be done at once and is expected to commence in July
2016 with completion set for December 2017.
Major Incentives to the Investors: The government, upon application, exempts import duty and VAT on the following
items and equipment for hotel construction and refurbishment: washing machines, kitchen ware, cookers, fridges and
freezers, air conditioning systems, cutlery, televisions, carpets, furniture and linen and curtains. All other items and
equipment required by hoteliers are only VAT exempt upon application for construction and refurbishment.
Exemption from VAT – Materials and equipment for use in the construction or refurbishment of tourist hotels. All
materials and equipment, excluding vehicles and goods for regular repair and maintenance, the purchase or importation
of which is approved by the Principal Secretary of the National Treasury.
Promoters of the Project: Department of Tourism, Sports, Culture and Social Services, Homa Bay County and Kenya
Investment Authority

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2.1.2. Gor Mahia Sports Complex, Ndhiwa
Project Description: Stadiums, Arenas and Ballparks can be magical shrines that capture the full range of human
emotions. Catching a game at a Stadium isn't just about watching the game; it's about family, friends and community –
generally, socialization and social integration and cohesion. The proposed Gor Mahia Sports Complex will serve as an
anchor to mixed use development, will be convenient, high tech and offer modern amenities such as High definition
televisions, high-speed cameras and also incorporate facilities such as premium seating and executive suites. All these
play a key role in changing the overall experience of attending a live event and eventually contributing to revenue
generation and more importantly in creating jobs, both directly and indirectly. The venue can also be marketed to host
events such as the All Africa Games. The proposed venue for this project is a key touristic site in Homa Bay County as
it also hosts the Magical and Mythical Gor Mahia Shrine, a cultural heritage for the Luo Community in Kenya, from
which the Kenya’s Premier League Legend, Gor Mahia Football Club derives its name.
Creating a sports park that can be used all year-round and the convergence of more than 30,000 people in one place
outside the busy City-based Sports Stadia would mean that the stadium will serves as an anchor for neighborhoods and
real developments of future [growth] in retail, restaurants, entertainment and multi-family housing, that can stretch for
blocks beyond the playing field.
It's where the stadium and elements of the game would subtly blend-in with retail, dining, and entertainment spaces and
complementary venues which would help in redeveloping the entire area.
Figure 4: Preliminary Design of the Proposed Gor Mahia Sports Complex, Ndhiwa
Project Technical Design Features: These facilities, as shown above, will comprise a 35,000 seating capacity stadium,
a 10,000 capacity Convention Centre, a 200 bed hotel, a basketball court, an Olympic size swimming pool, and a parking
garage for 1,600 cars serving the hotel and convention center. There will also be an additional 500 capacity surface car
park around the stadium with special provisions for Handicap drivers and up to 10 bus parking positions and with at least
two each, on-site, stand-by, Ambulances and Fire Engines.
An additional car parking facility to accommodate 2,200 vehicles and spaces for bicycles will be constructed across the
venue and connected to the stadium through a Sky pedestrian bridge crossing over the Ndhiwa – Karungu Road.

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In addition to the above, a water reservoir which will service all the above facilities and nearby residents will also be
constructed adjacent to the 2,200 car park.
The Sports Complex Facility will feature a World Class Soccer and Rugby multipurpose pitch, surrounded by a full length
(400M), 8 lane, running track and have a seating capacity of 35,000 with reserved VIP executive suits/sky boxes and
specially reserved Disabled seating spaces.
Additional features of the Stadium will include Emergency Exits, Emergency Service Access, Fire Prevention facilities,
Ticket boxes, Player and Match Official Dressing rooms, Toilets for the Disabled, Spectator canteens, Medical facilities
and specially reserved Media/Press boxes. Modern digital broadcast screens and scoreboards, a public address system
and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) will also be installed.
A standard size, out-door, Basketball court (measuring 28.6m x 14m) and an Olympic sized Swimming pool (measuring
50m x 25m) will also be constructed adjacent to the Stadium. These facilities will feature their own shared grand stands,
changing rooms and toilets.
Figure 5: The dimensions of the stadiums are based on a Standard Olympic Size Stadium as shown in Fig. 1

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Figure 6: Architectural Plan Showing the Proposed Site Utilization Plan for the Proposed Gor Mahia Sports Complex, Ndhiwa
Figure 7: Artist's Impression of the Proposed Gor Mahia Sports Complex, Ndhiwa showing Pedestrians' Footpath from Car Park the Stadium

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2.1.3. The Proposed Gor Mahia International Convention Centre, Hotel and Parking Garage
Project Description: The International Convention Centre will host anything from conferences, private business
meetings, major conventions and exhibitions, social and charity functions and entertainment events large and small. It
will feature a bold, modern design, purpose built with operational and service excellence in mind but built considering
the sustainability and green footprint at its core. It will have a large central green space filled with planting and will allow
natural lighting and ventilation to the building.
The ground floor will be 12,250 Square meters consisting of a two tier auditorium with a capacity of 500 people and four
plenary halls each with a capacity of holding 1,000 people per seating. Plenary halls 2 and 3 will be connected and can
jointly hold a larger gathering of 2,000 people in a seating. An additional five plenary halls will be located in the first
floor, giving the total capacity for plenary halls at 9,000 people. On the second floor, there will be 20 configurable meeting
rooms, boardrooms and conference spaces featuring the latest technology.
The third floor of the convention center will house a Hospitality Training Centre. This facility will offer professional
training courses in Hospitality and Catering, Sports Physiotherapy, and related courses with the added advantage of
having the new trainees get their first, hands on experience (both pre and post qualification) at the Hotel and then move
ahead. This facility will also contribute in capacity building in the hospitality industry in both Homa Bay County which
is emerging as the best Lakeside Tourist Destination in Kenya and nearby Counties and regions including Transmara
County (Maasai Mara Game Park), Kisii County (Tabaka Soapstones & Manga Ridges), Nyamira County with its breath-
taking highlands and escarpments, Migori County (Thim Lich Ohinga Cultural Heritage, Kisumu County and Siaya
County which are connected to Homa Bay County by Water through the now revamped Lake Transport System.
The top most floor of the convention center will
be reserved for office space for the stadium and
convention center management.
The Hotel will boast a bouquet of 200 rooms and
luxury suits, ranging from Superior suits to Club
rooms. The Hotel will also feature One (1)
Presidential Suit. These will all have natural light
and ventilation, contemporary interior designs and
luxury in-room facilities and amenities, all to
provide the highest comfort in whichever room
chosen by the client.
Figure 8: The Proposed Floor Plan for the Proposed Hotel
The ground floor will be solely reserved for the main restaurant & bar, specialty restaurant, guest lounge under the central
atrium, hotel front office services, shops, and back of the house facilities.

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Figure 9: Preliminary Design of the Ground Floor
Figure 10: Artist's Impression of the Proposed Gor Mahia Sports Complex, Ndhiwa showing the Swimming Pool, International Hotel and other
Facilities

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Figure 11: Typical Floor Plan for Hotel Rooms

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2.2. Trade, Industrialization & Investment Sector
2.2.1. Homa Bay Feeds Industry Limited
Project Description: The project is designed to manufacture high quality industrial livestock feeds for cattle, pig, poultry,
fish and pet industries. The Homa Bay Feeds Industry Limited, when completed and is operational, will produce 7 tons
per hour (100 bags, each 70 KG) of chicken and fish feeds as well as dairy feeds. The County Government is seeking
management service contract for the project that is already on cause with 98% County Government Shareholding
Estimated Capital Outlay Requirement for the Project: The project is estimated to cost more than Kshs. 500 Million
and will be implemented in two phases. Phase one started in June 2014 and will be completed in February/ March 2016.
In Phase I the County Government has planned to spend around Kshs. 100 million for the construction and equipment.
Phase II will be mobilized from national government and the private sector to take care of office space, vehicles, as well
as working capital.
Type Investment Plan Proposed for the Project: Management
Contract between the County Government and a Private Sector
Industrial Management Firm.
Promoters of Project: Department of Trade, Investment,
Industrialization and Cooperative Development, Homa Bay
County and Kenya Investment Authority
Figure 13: Artistic Impression of the Finished Livestock Feeds Factory
2.2.2. Ultra-Modern Shopping Complex Development Projects in Homa Bay Town
Project Description: The County Government of Homa Bay is seeking a private sector investor or a property developer
to construct a shopping mall in Homa Bay Town that will be of international standards. Once build this will provide
access to goods and services to over 15 tourist resort facilities as well as the residents of Homa Bay Town and its
surrounding peri-urban centers such as Rodi Kopany, Ndhiwa, Sindo, Mbita, Kendu Bay and Rangwe respectively. The
Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and Cooperative Development in collaboration with the Department
of Lands, Housing and Physical Planning have identified a piece of land in Nyalkinyi of about 2.5 hectares and Junction
Kodoyo area with about 2.8 hectares as a possible sites upon which to build a 46,492M2 shopping malls. The proposed
development introduces an iconic retail-centric mixed-use development with an international flavor, where people will
experience an exclusive shopping environment, dine and socialize in an up market setting while enjoying the ambient
panoramic view of Lake Victoria and the Homa Hills Escarpment.
Figure 12: Homa Bay Livestock Feeds Factory under Construction at Arujo Ward, Homa Bay Town Constituency

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Figure 14: Multi-Use Ultra Modern Complex proposed to be located in Homa Bay Town
Project Locations: The concept revolves around the construction of a multi-million dollar Shopping Mall Development
facility with a final build-out of approximately 46,492M2 in suburb of Homa Bay Town at Nyalkinyi area along Homa
Bay-Kisumu Road and along Homa Bay – Mbita Road at Junction Kodoyo area. These premises are strategically situated
along the busy Mbita - Homa Bay – Kisumu Road.
Estimated Capital Outlay Requirement: The projected total cost of the whole development will be The Total Project
estimated cost is US$ 15 Million inclusive of CapEx and OpEx .The construction of the shopping mall will be done at
once and is scheduled to commence in June 2016 with completion set for June 2017
Architectural Design Features of the Shopping Complex: The Architecturally Designed Ultra-Modern Shopping
Complex will have the following key features: 131 Units with more than 32 retail shops; More than 8 Seasonal Kiosks;
Dining Restaurants and National brand beverages such as Mcdonalds, Johnie Walker, Pizza Stores, Starbucks, Noodle
houses and Bar Pub; Food Court with 2 International Gourmet Food Stores; 2 Theatres at Cineplex on the 3rd Level of
the Mall; 21 On-Site Apartment Units on the forth level of the Mall; Centre Court for Performance and Public Events
with capacity to accommodate not less than 500 pax; 100 foot high Central Glass Gallery; 24/7 On-Site Security Patrol
and CCTV Camera; Loading Bays; 2 hour underground parking for shoppers; FREE WIFI in the Food Court, Apartment
Units, Dinning Restaurant and the Pubs; LED Screens inside the Mall; Large LED Screen at the Mall Entrance on
Abbott/Pender Sts.; Information Centre; Recycling System; 600 Car parking spaces; Ground Level Boutique Stores; and
Monthly Event Program.
Promoters of the Proposed Shopping Complex: Department of Trade, Investments, Industrialization and Cooperative
Development, Homa Bay County; and Kenya Investment Authority.
2.2.3. Cassava Processing Plant
Project Description: Cassava Processing Plant is to be established on a 3 acres piece of land at Oluso Hills, Gem West
Location, Rangwe Sub-County. The objective of the project is to enhance Cassava production, value addition, processing
and marketing in order to improve the incomes of the cassava growing population in Homabay County.
Cassava, Manihot esculanta crantz, is a perennial woody shrub with an edible root, which grows in tropical and
subtropical areas of the world. Cassava requires less labor than all other staple crops (21% in working days as compared
to maize, yam and rice). Cassava is a major component of the diet and livelihood of 500 million people in more than 80

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countries mainly in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania. It is grown in over 39 countries and it accounts for a large
proportion of the total food produced in Sub Sahara Africa.
Figure 15: Homa Bay is known for high quality cassava production
Figure 16: Cassava Processing
Currently the equipment is not yet installed. The components of the proposed project will include land, building and
machinery.
Estimated Capital Outlay Requirement: The project will require a capital outlay of Kshs. 32 Million.
Type Investment Plan Proposed: PPP Contract with the County Government of Homa Bay where Contract Farming
Guarantee to farmers if provided by the investor(s)

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Promoters of the Proposed Project: Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and Cooperative Development,
Homa Bay County and Kenya Investment Authority
2.2.4. Homa Bay Textile and Apparel Processing Industry
Project Description: The project is designed to capitalize on the extended AGOA and make the good use unique value
proposition of Homa Bay County’s age old experience in producing high quality cotton. An investment of US$ 5 million
is required to develop this lucrative sector which is already getting support from Cotton Development Authority (CODA).
The investor will get support from the County Government of Homa Bay to establish the factory under a Build Own
Operate type of PPP Contract.
Promoters: Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and Cooperative Development, Homa Bay County;
Cotton Development Authority (CODA), Export Promotion Zones Authority and Kenya Investment Authority
2.2.5. Leather Development Park
Project Description:
Figure 17: Leather Tannery Equipment to be Installed at the Leather Development Park
Figure 18: Leather Value Chain
Proposed Project Location: Ndhiwa Sub-County
Why Invest in Leather Development Park?
 There is NO single Tannery west of Nakuru despite the Western Kenya Region being known for its high
livestock production – goats, sheep and livestock!
 All hides and skins are transported to Athi River in Machakos County for processing
 This project will promote
1. Improvement of slaughter slabs
2. Establishment of tannery
3. Establishment of leather goods
Capital Outlay Plan: Investments level US$ 1-10 million

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Promoters: KenInvest Authority, Kenya Leather Development Council and County Government of Homa Bay
2.2.6. Kigoto Maize Milling Factory
Figure 19: Mbita and Suba Sub-Counties in Homa Bay is known as the Food Basket in Nyanza Region
Figure 20: Maize Milling Equipment already Procured by the County Government of Homa Bay
Project Description:
The project aims at establishing maize processing factory at Kigoto in Suba Sub County.
The feasibility study report done and submitted to the Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and
Cooperative Development recommended the establishment of a 100 tons/day operating plant.

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So far the department has acquired a plant that has the capability of processing up to 20 tons of maize per day.
Public land has been identified at Kigoto in Suba Sub-County for the establishment of the factory.
The design for the factory construction has been completed and the tender for construction of the factory has been
awarded.
The County Government of Homa Bay is now seeking a partnership with Private Millers to set up the factory as per
the Feasibility Study Report Recommendations
Why Invest in Kigoto Maize Milling Plant?
Homa Bay County is the granary of Nyanza, it produces one million bags of maize and consumes less that 15 %.
The remaining exported to other counties through middlemen.
A 100 ton per day maize milling factory is planned to tap into this huge potential.
Initial phase of 20 tons/day plant is being constructed and equipment acquired.
Investor is sought to partners with HBC (around US $ 1 million) to bring working capital and management
Estimated Capital Outlay Requirement: The project CapEx and OpEx is estimated at Kshs. 145 Million
Promoters of Maize Milling Project: Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and Cooperative Development,
Homa Bay County; and Kenya National Cereals and Produce Board (KNCPB)
2.2.7. Oyugis and Homa Bay Open Air Markets Upgrading and Modernization Projects
Project Description: The County Government of Homa Bay in seeking to promote active participation of women, youth,
persons with disabilities and other members of the general public in entrepreneurship and trade development and in its
effort to lead in the realization of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Social and Economic Pillars, now intends to implement markets
and stalls modernization project whose supreme goal is to turning around social and economic indicators for the people
of Homa Bay County.
The project intends to modernize two open-air markets in Homa Bay County by constructing ultra-modern groceries
(green-produce) and cereals markets at Oyugis and Homa Bay Towns respectively. The markets’ improved additional
features will include standard stalls and kiosks that surrounds the main market and forms a perimeter wall around the
main market.
The improved stalls will be used mainly for trading in Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Services including: hair salons
and barber shops, photocopy and Xeroxing kiosks, cosmetics and beauty products stalls, small eateries (hotels) for quick
foods and snacks, bookshops, refrigerated butcheries and fish parlors, modern eco-toilets equipped with health hygiene
communication for behavior change video shows and IEC materials, soft drinks (water, soda, juices e.t.c) deports and
small wholesale outlets.
Moreover, a Kenya Police Patrol Base with standby police patrol car shall be established within the market to boost
security of all traders and their merchandize. Police services will be augmented by the County Government’s Inspectorate
Team (County Security Officers).
Estimated Capital Outlay Requirement: The estimated cost of designing, building and fully operationalizing and
commissioning this type of state-of-the art ultra-modern market is US$ 16,129,032 per market (KES. 1.5 billion).
Type of Investment Proposed: Social Investment through Grants and Appropriation in Aid from both Development
Partners and National Government or Term Loan from Development Financing Institutions through the National
Treasury.
Promoters of the Market Upgrading and Modernization Project: Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization
and Cooperative Development, Homa Bay County
Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development
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2.2.8. Pineapple/Multi-fruit Processing Project
Project Location: Omoya Market, Kochia Location, Rangwe Division approximately 20 KM from Homa Bay town.
Project Description: The decision to set
up a pineapple processing plant was
informed by the high potential of the crop
in the region i.e. production of more than
30,000 metric tons and land under
pineapple production of more than 957 Ha.
Research done by IFAD with the aid of
KIRDI and then finally ICDC which come
up with a business plan and feasibility
study strongly recommended the setting
up of this factory. This factory is expected
to solve the marketing, middle men and
value addition problems that have been a
major challenge to the pineapple farmer.
Value addition to pineapple is expected to
be 66%.
Expected Products: The processing of pineapple is expected to produce two by products i.e. pineapple juice and puree.
The machinery is expected to process 1,000,000 litres of juice in a year and 5,000 metric tons of puree in a year.
Project Phases:
 Phase I: enhancing pineapple production over the next one year including establishment of nucleus farm as a
fall back by the factory.
 Phase II: Processing of the pineapples from the 18th month when the first crops mature.
 Phase III: introducing new lines of agricultural products other than pineapples.
Why the Project?
Process fruits (Pineapple, Water Melons, Oranges and Mangoes) into pure and juice
Around 30 MT of fruits can be produced annually
4 acres of land has been set aside, fenced, access road made and electricity to be provided
Construction of the factory is starting
Partner sought to inject around Kshs 100 million to procure equipment, and working capital
Promoters of the Project: Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and Cooperative Development, Homa Bay
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2.3. Agriculture, Fisheries & Livestock Sector
2.3.1. Poultry Slaughter House Project
Project Description: Poultry slaughter house
construction is a project that will require the
following areas reception area, slaughter hall,
dressing rooms, chilling and freezing facilities,
processing rooms, chill, frozen and dry storage
rooms, dispatch areas, by-product processing
rooms, laundry, ice production rooms, offices,
changing rooms and toilets, messing facilities, first
aid rooms, crate and vehicle wash areas, effluent
treatment, workshop, boiler and refrigeration
rooms. 200 hundred birds will be slaughtered per
hour. It will create 100,000 jobs directly and over
200,000 jobs indirectly to the community because
it will provide market for local poultry.
Project Location: It will be placed at Rodi Kopany Trading Centre in Homa Bay Sub County but will serve the whole
county.
Why Invest in Poultry?
HBC is promoting local poultry commercialization
Poultry population has increased from 1.96 million to 2.56 million.
90% increase in production expected by 2017, hence need to expand market and provide fro value added meat
products.
There is need to put up a slaughter house for market-oriented high quality poultry meat.
There is also support for poultry production from Catholic Relief Agency and NGOs such as Heifer International
and TechnoServe.
Figure 22: Poultry Chicks hatched by Ariago Women Group in Kabondo Kasipul Sub-County in Homa Bay County
Figure 21: An ideal sample of a poultry Slaughter House Showing Staff at Work

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Figure 23: ARIAGO WOMEN GROUP CHAIRLADY, MRS. DAMARIS ODINGA WITH THEIR INCUBATOR. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTED
300 INCUBATORS TO WOMEN AND YOUTH GROUPS TO PROMOTE POULTRY PRODUCTION IN HOMA BAY COUNTY.
Capital Outlay Requirement: Investment required US$ 500,000 to 1 million.
Promoters of the Poultry House Project: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Homa Bay County and
Kenya Investment Authority
2.3.2. Aquaculture Development Project
Project Description: Aquaculture development is a project expected to provide opportunities in fish fingerling
production, fish feed production, fish cold storage, farmed fish production, processing facilities and marketing within and
outside the county.
At maximum the project is expected to achieve 40,000MT per year and create 1,000 jobs directly and 100,000 indirectly.
The annual sales at maximum will be 240,000$ (Ksh 24,000,000,000). The project area will be in Suba & Mbita sub
counties.
Figure 24: A farmer in his Fish Ponds in Homa Bay
Why invest in aquaculture: Investment in Aquaculture Development Project is informed and motivated by the following
factors: -
High potential for cage culture in Lake Victoria

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Huge demand for fish locally and internationally
Availability of raw materials for fish feeds
Availability of skilled labour.
HBC, has identified promotion of aquaculture as a strategy of increasing fish production and reducing pressure
on capture fish from the lake
Through the Economic Stimulus Program, 1,600 fish ponds and stocked with around 1.2 million fingerlings.
HBC promoting aquaculture and will be constructing 240 fish ponds per year
There is need for commercial aquaculture and HBC is inviting interested investors to invest in this
Capital Outlay Requirement: USD $ 4,500,000
Promoters of Aquaculture Project: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Homa Bay County and Kenya
Investment Authority.
Figure 14: Fish Ponds Constructed under Economic Stimulus Program in Homa Bay County
2.3.3. Cage Fishing Project
Why Invest in Cage Fishing?
HBC, has identified promotion of Cage Fishing as a strategy of increasing fish production and reducing pressure on
capture fish from the lake
There are several sites that have been identified as suitable for cage fishing in HBC
Two investors are active
There is room for more investors to take part
Investment level ranges between US$ 1-5 million
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Figure 15: Cage Fishing Equipment Displayed in Mfangano Island, Lake Victoria
Figure 1625: Cage Fishing Technology Displayed at alibaba.com. Cage fishing is credited with increasing and sustaining fish population in
most developed countries.
2.3.4. Homa Bay Dairy Development Project
Project Description: This is a project that will involve several activities in the dairy value chain. It will involve
construction of dairy structures, production of fodder, and management of dairy animals & marketing of milk. It will
create 50,000 jobs directly and over 125,000 indirectly. The project will cover 5 sub counties namely Kasipul, Kabondo
Kasipul, Homa Bay, Ndhiwa & Rangwe and so it is expected to contribute to poverty reduction in the county and more
specifically in the targeted sub counties.
Why Invest in Dairy in Homa Bay County? Investment in Dairy Production and its related value chains is motivated
by the fact that Homa-Bay Country is advantaged in many ways:-
Increasing demand for milk and dairy products than existing local supply;
Suitable agro-ecological conditions for fodder and forage growth and production,
Existing milk deficit in the neighboring counties and availability of labour,
An existing project championed by Egerton University in collaboration with Department of Water Services to
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Rehabilitation Project entitled, “SISAL, ACACIA, GRASS & LIVESTOCK AGRO-TOURISM PARK
(SAGLA) at ‘GodMwanda’ Hills in West Karachuonyo Ward of Karachuonyo Sub-County
Capital Outlay Requirement: USD $ 10 million
Type of Investment Proposed: Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project through Cooperative Approach with Farmer
Associations and Registered Dairy Farmers’ Cooperative Societies.
Promoters of Dairy Development Project: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Homa Bay County;
Kenya Investment Authority and Kenya Dairy Board
2.3.5. Development of Fish Auction/Processing Centers
Project Description: Development of fish Auction/processing centers is a project expected to provide opportunities in
fish cold storage, processing facilities and marketing within and outside the county. At maximum capacity the project is
expected to achieve 30,000MTper year and create 80,000 jobs directly and 100,000 indirectly. The annual sales at
maximum will be 60,000,000$. The project area will be in Suba, Mbita and Homa bay sub counties.
Figure 26: Traditionally Improved Fish Auction Center (Without Cold Storage Facilities)
Why Invest in Fish Auction & Processing in Homa Bay County? The need to invest in fish auction/processing centers
is motivated by the following factors:
High potential for development of fish Auction/Processing centers in the County
Huge demand for fish locally and internationally
Availability of raw materials for fish Auction/Processing centers
Availability of highly skilled fisheries labour in terms of fishermen and fish processors
Presence of highly trained staff on Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS)
Organization of fish producers in groups (Beach Management Units (BMU), Nile perch Traders network, BMU
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Figure 27: The Project entails development of fish cold storage, Procuring Refrigerated Transport Vans and Developing Marketing Services to
reduce post-harvest losses and ensure maximum returns to fishers
Capital Outlay Requirement: Total Project Cost is USD $ 15 Million.
Promoters: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Homa Bay County; Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research
Institute, Kisumu; Kenya Investment Authority; Export Promotion Council; and Lake Basin Development Authority
(LBDA).
2.3.6. Mechanization of Rice Production
Figure 28: Women working manually in a rice paddy

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Figure 29: Mechanized Rice Farm in China
Project Description: The aim of the project is to introduce the existing mechanization technologies in tilling, planting,
weeding, threshing and drying, and to improve access to and the use of these operational machines by the small scale rice
farmers in Oluch, Maugo and Kimira irrigation schemes. This will in turn increase and stabilize labour and rice
productivity. Indirectly, the project will benefit over 150,000 households who will be involved in the rice value chain
activities.
Why is this project necessary? The main drivers of the project are:
Need for agricultural machinery services which are currently lacking in the rice growing systems in the county
Need for reduction in the high labour costs in rice production which accounts for 50% of the total cost of production.
Need to address pre- and post—harvest inefficiencies in rice production
The irrigation infrastructure for rice farming already exists in Kimira, Oluch and Maugo Irrigation Schemes. These
schemes will constitute the project target area and beneficiaries will be the small scale rice farmers organized into
functional groups.
Capital Outlay Requirement: Total Project Budget is US$ 4,770,000
Promoters of Mechanization of Rice Production Project: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Homa
Bay County; State Department of Agriculture; Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA); and the Ministry of
Environment and Natural Resource
2.3.7. Integrated Fish Processing Plant
Project Description: The proposed project adopts a Total Project Approach which answers the need of those embarking
on or diversifying into fish farming and complete processing cycle including packaging and export. The project is
expected to have a big commercial value both to the investor and the people of Homa Bay County once completed and is
operational.
Why Invest in Fish Processing in Homa Bay County? The reason to invest in Fish Processing in Homa Bay County
are as follows: -
Availability of sources of fish Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake in the world with Homa Bay
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The strong growth in the fishing sub-sectors and its exports supported by continued government support for the
sector.
Availability of local, regional and international markets for Kenyan fish and fish products in the Global Market.
Geographical proximity to the leading fish import markets including Europe and the Middle East by road, air and
water transport.
Well-developed infrastructure in the County i.e. air and road transport.
The large variety of fish species available.
High standards of hygiene policy maintained in fish processing applied by the subsector regulatory authorities.
Availability of a supportive regulatory framework under the department of fisheries to regulate and facilitate growth
in the sector.
Estimated Capital Outlay Requirement: The projected total cost of the whole development will be The Total Project
estimated cost is US$ 15 Million inclusive of CapEx and OpEx .The construction of the Fish Processing Plant and its
related infrastructure will be done at once and is scheduled to commence in June 2016 with completion set for June 2017.
Its preferred type of PPP Contract is BOO.
Promoters of the Fish Processing Project: Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and Cooperative
Development, Homa Bay County; Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute, Kisumu. Kenya; Kenya Investment
Authority; and Export Promotion Council
2.3.8. Cotton Textile Industrial Cluster
 Location: Karachuonyo Sub County
 Cluster consists of: cotton growing, ginning, textile industry and cottage industry
 HBC has revived cotton growing, and cooperatives
 Current production,1500 MT and with potential to increase to 20,000 MT
 Construction of 3000 MT capacity Ginnery starting soon. Equipment procured and land identified
 Investors sought: Partnership in the completion of the ginnery and operation and management
 Required investment: Kshs 30 million
Figure 30: Homa Bay Cotton is known for their long threads and crisp

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Figure 31: The Proposed Homa Bay Cotton Development Park
2.3.9. Horticultural Crops Production for Domestic and Export Market
Project Description: Horticultural crops Production for Domestic and Export Market is a project that seeks to ensure
commercially sustainable production of fruits and vegetables while promoting strategic market linkages, both locally and
internationally. This is expected to reduce poverty as a result of improved livelihoods. The project is proposed to adopt
contract farming business model under which the investor supplies the farmers’ organization with seeds, fertilizers and
other inputs, for distribution to farmers. Payments for inputs are deducted from the purchase price. It will consists of three
components, namely: (a) Agricultural Production and Productivity component, (b) Marketing and Market Linkages
components and (c) Project Management and Support (PMS) component
Figure 32: Homa Bay County's Oluch Kimira Smallholder Farm Improvement Project (KOSFIP) funded by GoK/AfDB has created ideal
investment in Commercial horticulture Production and Value Addition
Why Invest in Horticulture Production? The main project drivers are:
There is a big untapped market both locally and internationally. At an approximate annual vegetables and fruits
consumption requirement of 144kg per person, a total of 141,000 MT of fruits and vegetables is required annually to
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Kenya’s vegetables penetration of the EU market stands at 0.19% while fruits’ penetration is a tenth of that.
Penetration of the US market is 0 and 0.19% for vegetable and fruits respectively, leaving room for growth.
Homa Bay County has readily available labour within the agriculture sector. It is estimated that 73 per cent of Homa
Bay County’s population are either unemployed or under employed as at 2012. About 74 per cent of these
underemployed are involved in some form of subsistence agriculture or disguised unemployment. (Homa Bay County
Integrated Development Plan pg 44).
Availability of raw material/produce: Currently, the county produces just about 52,000 metric tons of fruits and
vegetables annually but the potential production of over 127,000 metric tons per year this creates room for more
production.
Capital Outlay Requirement: Total Project Cost (Capital and Operating Expenditure) is Kshs. 1,134,937,500
Promoters of Horticulture Development project: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Homa Bay
County; State Department of Agriculture; Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA); and Ministry of Environment
and Natural Resources.
2.4. Education & ICT Sector
2.4.1. Tom Mboya University College Students’ Hostels Project:
Project Description: The current proposed project is a green field project. Already the proponents have conducted the
project’s pre-feasibility study and technical architectural designs supported with a comprehensive University
Development Master plan with relevant costing have been prepared. However, detailed project feasibility, structural and
mechanical designs to the project is yet to be done. The project is now seeking a suitably qualified investor with good
standing to complete the design and construction of the project.
Figure 33: Tom Mboya University College, a Constituent College of Maseno University in Homa Bay Town
The County Government of Homa Bay in collaboration with Maseno University is now calling upon local and
International Expression of Interest to attract the most competitive developer and award tender on a BOT Turn Key
Private Sector Investment Model within a PPP Type of Contract for the construction and management of the required
University Student Hostels.
The project shall be established in a 10 acre piece of land (curved from 62 acres land designated for the University and
its infrastructure) within the University College (Land Use Plan & Site Plan already developed in the University Master
Plan). The land is a public utility land owned by Tom Mboya University College.
The hostel consists of 6 units consisting of 3-winged hostels with a floor space of 615.48m2 per wing, translating to a
total floor space of 1,846.44m2 per floor. Each hostel has 5 storey bringing the total floor space to 9,232.2m2 with a total
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Capital Outlay Plan Required: Total Capital Cost Required: Kshs. 3,817,021,300.00.
Promoters of Students’ Accommodation Project: Department of Education & ICT, Homa Bay County; Ministry of
Education, Science & Technology; Maseno University; and Commission for University Education.
2.4.2. County Revenue Automation Project
Project Description: The proposed project of Automation of County Revenue Collection System intends to seal the
revenue leakages, ensures adequate information to the county customers, maximizes on revenue collection in order to
support the county development agenda and service delivery to the citizens. The proposed Homa-bay county revenue
collection shall initially be located and deployed in major markets in each and every sub county within the County.
The key highlights for the projects are as follows:
The system shall support collection from multiple revenue streams including, Single business permits, market stalls,
parking fees, real estate’s land rates e.t.c in order to increase revenue collection .
The proposed system shall give the parameter driven to allow the County to add additional revenue sources without
customization on development.
The system shall provide real time transaction reports on a secure central server that must be accessible on web and
mobile platforms.
When completed the system will support both cash and cashless options including mobile money, credit cards and
also maps the County revenue sources including real estate property, market stalls and others.
The proposed project shall have a customer portal which will allow citizens to interact with the County and pay for
services online.
The system shall be able to integrate with existing key systems used like Integrated Financial Management System
(IFMIS), IPPD and shall perform bank reconciliation, facilitate supervision, monitoring and enforcement
The revenue collection and management system shall operate within and support all the Public Finance Management
(PFM) processes.
Capital Outlay Requirement
The total cost projected to cover the whole project is Ksh 50,000,000 starting from the initial stages to the completion
of the Project.
Type of Financing Contract: Service Contract.
Promoters: Department of Finance & Economic Planning, Homa Bay County; the National Treasury (IFMIS
Department); Commission for Revenue Allocation; and Kenya Revenue Authority
2.4.3. Homa Bay County Integrated Health Management System (IHMS)
Project Description: The proposed project of Integrated Health Management system intends to generate more “value”
in the health systems and to help guide decision about ongoing and future ICT initiatives, underpin the business case for
further investment and identify outcome drivers within the county. The integrated system in the hospital will raise the
quality care or change the mix of services it provides, the resulting financial costs and benefits to the hospital will depend
on how the care is delivered and paid for and the extent of transformation required in the workflow and processes. The
proposed health centers shall be centers where members of the public will be able to get health based Governments
services. This is premise on belief that to build the foundation to eradicate poverty, improve quality of life and ensure
rapid but sustainable development, it will be imperative for the County Government to set initiatives that promotes
efficiency in public health service delivery, ensuring prompt communication and knowledge dissemination and system
that ensures government are accountable, transparent and responsive to the public needs and expectations. These are
considered as the fundamental tenets of good governance and administration of public health centers.
Nature of Investment Required: Service Contract and/or Development Grant under Contract from Development
Partners.
Promoters of IHMS Project: Department of Health, Homa Bay County; Department of Finance & Economic Planning,
Homa Bay County; Department of Education and ICT, Homa Bay County; Ministry of Health and the National Treasury
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2.5. Energy & Natural Resources
2.6. Summary of Profiled Projects by Sector
(a) Energy Sector
o Solar Energy
o Wind energy
o Hydro energy
o Biomass Energy
o Geothermal Energy
o Municipal Solid Waste To Energy
(b) Mineral and Natural Resources
o Cement Factory
o Construction material projects
(c) Infrastructure
o Airport
o Water transport
o Low cost housing
o County Headquarter
o Modern Shopping Center
o Upgrading and Modernizing markets
o Automation of County Revenue
2.6.1. Homa Bay County Solar Power Plant
Project Description: The solar plant in Homa Bay County is a feasible project because the county receives at least 8
hours of sun shine everyday throughout the year. This can be set up in the mainland or the islands of Homa Bay County
for mini off grid solar plants. There are already plans to set up three solar plant projects in Rusinga Island, Kabondo
Komala and Apuko Hills in Karachuonyo.
The county government will offer land for the project to the investors or organize community to lease out their land.
Energy generation through solar can help to stabilize electricity which is so erratic in the county. It will create jobs, open
up the area for development and reduce poverty levels in the county.
Figure 34: High Capacity Solar Power Plant for Clean Energy needed to Power Homa Bay County for Industrial and Economic Growth
Why Invest in Solar Energy in Homa Bay County? The county has only 3.3% electricity penetration compared to the
national average of 30% and over 94% kerosene usage for lighting and cooking, which is the highest in Kenya. There is
need to address this low power connectivity in the County as well as the frequent power outages or blackouts. Electricity
supply for the small population that is covers is intermittent and unstable. There is an obviously high demand for stable
power in Homa Bay County. The Market does exist as the generated power will be fed directly to the grid. Power
evacuation in to the grid is not a problem as the county is near two hydroelectric power substations at Sondu Miriu and
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Capital Outlay Requirement: The overall project will cost not less than USD. 80 Million. The areas of Investment are:
Detailed Feasibility Studies and Environmental Impact Assessment
Access Infrastructure construction
Procurement and insurance of plant hardware
Installation, commissioning and operations management
Promoters of Solar Energy Project: Department of Energy and Natural Resources, Homa Bay County; Ministry of
Energy; Energy Regulatory Authority and the Kenya Investment Authority
2.6.2. Wind Power Generation
Project Description: Homa Bay County has potential for wind power generation because it is endowed with hills and
the lake which is windy. The wind power speed has been tested and passed the minimum requirement of 5.5. The potential
areas are in Rachuonyo, Suba and Mbita Sub-counties. Wind power turbines can generate up to 20MW which will be
evacuated in to the national grid. The project will benefit the community through road openings, employment
opportunities and opening up of the area. It will also contribute to a cleaner environment and increase energy supply in
the whole of Kenya.
The project targets generation of electricity from wind, which is clean and renewable. This will go a long way to avail
energy to the people and, in turn, lower the energy costs which are very high currently. Kenya power will purchase the
generated power and then inject in to the national grid. Demand for electricity far outstrips supply to the extent that power
rationing is the order of the day during dry seasons. The country has been resorting to the expensive diesel power
generators in order to meet the demand.
The current Kenya Government strategy for lowering the cost of energy in the country is to increase generation from
cheaper and cleaner sources such as solar and wind in the mix of total generation.
Capital Outlay Plan: Overall Cost is estimated to Be Kshs. 4 Billion broken down as follows:
1. Feasibility Studies
2. Access Infrastructure and Transmission Systems
3. Procurement, Shipment and Insurance for Wind Turbines
4. Installation, Commissioning and Management Fees
Figure 35: Wind Power Station. Kenya Government is currently focusing on Clean Energy Sources such as Wind Power.

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2.6.3. Mini Grid Hydroelectric Power Generation Projects
Project Description: Atemo Water Falls in Kojwach Ward in Kabondo Kasipul Sub-County of Homa Bay County,
Kenya provides an excellent opportunity for tapping into the untapped Mini-Grid Hydro Electric Power Generation in
Homa Bay County.
Figure 36: Atemo Water Falls in Kojwach Ward of Kabondo Kasipul is one among many waterfalls earmarked for mini hydroelectric power
generation
Why Invest in this Project? Available studies shows that development of energy projects is fundamental for Homa
Bay’s long-term competitiveness, increased productivity across sectors, long term growth, modernization, and energy
supply sustainability and efficiency. Long-term investment in renewable energy is thus a vital driver for a sustainable
growth, employment creation, industrial development and financial stability of this County.
Type of Financing Required: Large energy infrastructure projects require decades of revenues to amortize the high
upfront investment and long-term financing schemes. Consequently, a purely private sector investment with a long term
contract with the Kenya Electricity Generating Company will be ideal for this project. The County Government of Homa
Bay will ensure that the investor (s) get all the necessary regulatory and technical assistance as is required within the
Legal Frameworks of Energy Generation in Kenya.
2.6.4. Biomass Energy Generation
Biomass materials (hyacinth weed, sugar cane bagass, solid waste, and municipal waste etc) exist in plenty.
Can be integrated with dairy project to supply more biomass materials
Can also produce organic manure for farmers
Figure 37: Biomass Sources available in sufficient quantities in Homa Bay

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Figure 38: Municipal Wastes that will supplement Biomass Energy Raw Materials in Fig. 36
2.6.5. Homa Bay Cement Plant
Project Description: Homa Bay County presents an opportunity for a cement manufacturing factory. Past reconnaissance
surveys by the Ministry of Mines and Geology indicate widespread limestone deposits in several parts of Homa Bay
County including Homa Hills (commonly referred to as Homa Lime because of its limestone deposits) and Ruri Hills.
Besides, there are other cement production inputs such as silicon, iron ore, etc within the county. About 90% of the inputs
are found within the county and only less than 10% of the inputs may be imported from outside the county.
The cement plant of an estimated capacity of between 1.5 to 2 million metric tons per annum can be sited at Homalime
in Karachuonyo or at the foot of Ruri Hills in Lambwe Valley. The project is estimated to cost between 15 to 20 billion
Kenya Shillings, though this is subject to a comprehensive feasibility study. The proposed sites are ideal not only due to
their proximity to the limestone deposits, but also because they lie along the shores of Lake Victoria, the largest fresh
water lake in East Africa, which will make easy access to the whole market area through water transport system.
Why Consider this Project? This will be the first cement manufacturing plant in the whole of Western Kenya. Existing
plants are on the Eastern side of the country and are at least 500 kilometers away, which increases the market prices after
loading transport cost.
Benefits Expected from the Project: The following benefits will accrue from the project:
Stable supply of cement to the Western part of Kenya and the East African region at affordable cost.
Economic utilization of mineral resources. Homa Bay is endowed with deposits of various valuable minerals which
are not yet exploited such as gold, copper, zinc, rare earth, etc.
Increased incomes to the population
Increased decent and affordable living houses
Foreign exchange earnings from export sales.
Increased employment and poverty reduction
Project Drivers: A huge market for cement exists in the region, which covers the whole of Western Kenya and the other
East African countries. Cement consumption (including export) is about 7million metric tons per annum. Demand has
been growing at average of 13% (domestic) and 7% (export) per annum over the last 10 years due to a boom in the
housing and road construction sector. Growth is expected to accelerate with the opening up of the East African Common
Market, devolution of governments to the counties and planned mega projects such as SGR and LAPSET. East African
Common Market spans a huge market covering Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia,
while the creation of county governments has led to acute demand for housing, urbanization and road construction.
Capital Outlay Plan: Overall cost of the plant is estimated at between 15 to 20 billion Kenya Shillings, including costs
of feasibility studies, constructing premises, equipment and machinery.
Promoters of the Project: Department of Energy and Natural Resources, Homa Bay County; State Department of Mines
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2.6.6. Homa Bay Construction Materials Extraction and Supplies Project
Project Description: This project will deal in cut and dressed
building stones, sand, ballast, hardcore, stone dust, bricks,
stabilized soil blocks, roof tiles, vents, hollow blocks,
interlocking blocks, granite slabs, etc. Homa Bay County is
endowed with large deposits of building stones, sand, clay
and granite stones, all of which are used in the construction of
houses, roads, bridges and other permanent structures.
For a long time in the past, building stones from Homa Bay
have been used to build beautiful houses in Rift Valley,
Western and Nyanza regions. Vast reserves of building stones
of very high quality and a wide variety of colors are found in
Karachuonyo and Mbita sub counties of Homa Bay. The
deposits cover hundreds of square kilometers and lie 450
meters deep under the surface. According to experts, an area
of 1.2 hectares contains about 2.7 million cubic meters of
stones.
Stone deposits in Homa Bay are so large they could easily
supply the whole of Western Kenya and the neighboring
countries of Uganda and Tanzania for very many years. Large
quantities of red clay soil for making bricks, roofing tiles, and
stabilized soil blocks are also available in large quantities in
Rangwe, Karachuonyo and Ndhiwa. Bricks and soil blocks
are cheaper than stones and hence preferred in internal wall
partitions. Many parts of Karachuonyo, Kasipul sub counties
are literally covered with sand, which is currently harvested
and transported in large quantities outside Homa Bay.
The project involves setting up a site where stones are cut,
dressed and crushed in to ballast. The site may also be used to
make clay based products such as bricks, tiles and other
decorative blocks. It may also be a site for the aggregation of
sand for sale to agents and final users.
Estimated Capital Outlay Requirement: The overall cost
of the project is estimated at Kshs. 150 Million. The
financing will be sourced through Private Sector Investment
through Industrial and Manufacturing Project Development
Financing.
Promoters of the project: Department of Energy and Natural
Resources, Homa Bay County; State Department of Mines
and Geology; and Ministry of Mining.
2.7. The Housing Sector
2.7.1. Homa Bay County Affordable Residential Housing Project Phase I
Project Description: The County Government of Homa Bay is inviting Private Sector Investment in Affordable
Residential Housing for its growing civil servants and emerging middle class. The proposed Homa Bay County’s
Affordable Housing Project intends to address the acute housing shortage to address the surging property demand-supply
gap in Homa Bay County. During the first phase of this project, the County Government of Homa Bay will seek private
sector investment in a 2 – 3 bedroom housing apartments to cater for the increasing accommodation needs of civil
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Figure 39: Proposed Low-Cost Housing for Civil Servants and Professionals Working in Homa Bay Town and other Towns within the County
The 144 housing units constructed on a 15 acre piece of land, organized through blocs and duplex, will be installed as
presented in perspectives of a one, two and three mixed bed room units (Detailed Plan is as per Architectural Design).
Each unit will have a four storied apartment composed of one, two and three bed rooms, sitting room, dining room, bath
room, Kitchen and a store room for each unit. Each block will have 36 units.
The key highlights for the projects are as follows:
(a) The focus of the proposed Homa Bay County Affordable Housing Program is on the growing middle class group
at the county-level.
(b) The housing program shall offer a solution to the predominant urban sprawl emanating from increased opening
of rural areas for development and opening up of previously dormant sub-urban areas for investment and trade
through rapid investment in infrastructure and prevailing favorable policy and investment climate in Homa Bay
County.
(c) The proposed project shall be a master planned gated community occupying a total of 25 acres of land within
Homa Bay Town.
(d) The goal of the proposed project is to improve the quality and the quantity of affordable housing units for
Government employees and other middle class members of the society in Homa Bay County in order to boost
economic growth and reduce poverty by providing suitable and sustainable housing units for better settlement
in both rural and urban areas of Homa Bay County.
(e) The project targets government employees and other private sector workers and consultants earning low and
medium monthly salaries but with secure and stable jobs and or businesses that can offer them opportunities to
regularly pay their house rents through check-off system or through contracted property management firm
service contract.
(f) The total number of housing units anticipated in this project is one hundred and forty four (144) residential units
which will comprise of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments on four-storey structures as well as space efficient individual
duplex units. The structures will be energy efficient with natural ventilation, lighting and water recycling services
in place. Modern building technologies will be used alongside durable zero carbon emission building materials
in this project.
(g) When completed, the project will create an economically easily accessible affordable housing pilot project that
will act as a model of sustainable development addressing issues of population’s economic status, environmental
quality while meeting needs of the economically fragile group of the community, which is the emerging middle
class members of our society.
Capital Outlay Plan: Total Project Cost is estimated at Kshs. 470 Million. Real Estate Developer’s Financing is
proposed for this project
Promoters of the Affordable Housing Project: Department of Lands, Housing and Physical Planning (Homa Bay
County), Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development of the Republic of Kenya; National Housing Corporation
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2.8. Infrastructure
2.8.1. Homa Bay Airport
About the Project:
Runway extended to 1.3km long
Need check-in terminal, ablutions, parking bay and restaurant
About 60% of Kisumu passenger traffic from Migori, Nyamira, Kisii, Tanzania and Homa Bay
Good revenue generation potential for the investor
Figure 40: Recently Commissioned Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay. Baracuda Airlines and Fly540 will now make direct flights from Nairobi to
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2.8.2. Water Transport
About the Project:
80% of Kenya’s portion of Lake Victoria lies within Homa Bay County
The project involves setting up jetties at strategic points and having luxurious modern boats for passenger transport
and ships for goods haulage
More attractive for traders between counties and the E.A region
Links well with leisure tourism
Figure 41: Mbita Ferry Services as well as small engine motorboats provides excellent water transport service in Lake Victoria, connecting East
Africa Region with a Market potential of 100 million people.
2.8.3. Real Estate Development Projects:
2.8.3.1. Office/Commercial Block
Figure 42: Sample Office Block capable of holding various professional and commercial entities proposed for Construction in Kendu Bay Town,
Oyugis Town, Mbita Town and Ndhiwa Town.

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Project Goals and Parameters:
A developer turnkey for conventional delivery at competitive rate on private land. Developer will be responsible for
securing and entitling the site, as well as for the design, financing and construction of the facility for a fixed price. The
Developer will also bear the construction and construction financing risk. The County Government of Homa bay shall be
instrumental in helping the developer with all pre-project implementation feasibility studies including identification of
most suitable and preferable locations or sites for the project. The County Government of Homa bay will also assist the
Developer will all ground logistics and legal/regulatory procedures with the support of the relevant line Ministries of the
National Government. Contractual Documents will be developed by both the County Government’s Attorney as well as
the Attorney for the Investor.
Lease Term:
15 acres piece of land offered on a 45 years leasehold, subject to earlier or later termination upon payoff of bonds
(amortized over 30 years following completion).
2.8.3.2. University Administration and Lecture Complex with Computer Lab Proposed for Tom Mboya University
College
Figure 43: A multi-use University Administration and Lecture Tuition Block at Tom Mboya University College, Homa Bay
Configuration & Use of the Business and Academic Complex:
The project consists of a six story administration, academic and research building including a full build out of user-specified tenant
improvements. The investor is responsible for developing on-site utilities and the landscaping and related features on the grounds
outside the building envelope. The investor will also equip and furnish the property consistent with its usage requirements. It is
projected that the complex will attract a 15 acre land allocation for a period of 99 years lease. On completion, the complex will
comfortably be able to host a full-fledged University Campus, A Supermarket; at least 2 banks’ branches, Insurance Agency, a 3
Star Hotel & Spa, High Quality Furniture Store & Sales Outlet for Imported Furniture and Fittings and a Doctors’ Wing for
Specialized Clinical Services.
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45 years, subject to earlier or later termination upon payoff of bonds (amortized over 35 years following completion).
2.8.3.3. University Staff Quarters
Project Type:
Staff Rental Housing Units at or near the proposed Tom Mboya University College in Homa Bay Town
Project Goal: To deliver a suitably designed family units at a competitive rates without any effect on rates for existing
Kenyan University Staff housing or significant impact on debt capacity by the investor (s).
Land Area Requirement: 10 acres within Homa Bay Municipality.
Project Description: The Staff Quarters consists of 145 units of 2 – 3 bedrooms.
Lease Term: 25 years, subject to earlier or later termination upon payoff of bonds (amortized over 30 years following
completion).
Figure 44: Tom Mboya University College Staff Quarters
2.8.3.4. The Proposed Homa Bay County Headquarters Development Project:
Project Description: The County Government of Homa Bay is seeking a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project
financing of US$11,904,762 to develop its headquarters. The property shall be a mixed-use ultra-modern office and
commercial complex to be established on a 4 acre piece of land already acquired at Arujo Ward in Homa Bay Town Sub-
County of Homa Bay County, Kenya. When fully constructed, the facility will accommodate all the County Government
Departments (10 in number) as well as provide ample office and commercial spaces for the private sector tenants. In all,
60% of the built area shall be dedicated to government departments and their services while 40% of the build area shall
be dedicated to private sector – mainly offices and middle to high – end restaurants and recreation centers.
The need for this investment is to enhance service delivery efficiency while providing reliable means of generating
substantial revenue to let-out spaces and services delivered therein. This will be mutually gainful to the County
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Type of Financing Required: The ideal financing required for this project is a BOT Contract with a maximum lease
period not exceeding 30 years.
Project Promoters: Department of Housing, Lands and Physical Planning of Homa Bay County, Office of the Governor
and County Treasury.
2.9. Health Services
2.9.1. Homa Bay County Referral Hospital Project
Project Description: The Homa-Bay Hospital is the only existing Public County Referral Facility. It’s located at the
County Headquarters in Homa-Bay Town. The Health Facility is 50 years old with a catchment population of over 1
million people. It’s governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Technical Staff under a Director. The existing
Building Structures are worn out and require intensive renovation and face-lifting with age and time to suit modern
technology on quality services delivery. The County Government has planned the renovation and rehabilitation of
outpatient, inpatient and maternity blocks by expanding existing building structures but due to lack of financial resources,
key units of the Facility already done by the county government are not yet fully operational while the public are currently
in full demand of specialized health care services that are characteristic of a Referral Facility. Some Key projects that are
ongoing include (Blood Bank Satellite Center, Oxygen Plant, Eye Clinic and Kidney Dialysis unit among others). The
Health Facility Currently employees over 300 Trained Staff and additional casual workers. Physicians Doctors are 2,
other specialized professionals are 34, and Midwives are 153 below the Norms and Standards required. Daily inpatient
and outpatient flow is very high. Partners supporting HIV/AIDs services also link with the Facility.
Proposed Areas for Private Sector Support: Based on the regular intergovernmental consultations and support, the
County Government of Homa Bay included in its budget resource envelope to support the Homa-Bay Hospital to a limited
level namely: Establishment of a Blood Bank Satellite Center, Oxygen plant, Kidney Dialysis Unit, and Eyes clinic. On
the other hand, the County Government is seeking private sector funding and technical support in the following key
components of the proposed Development, Face-Lifting and Expansion of Homa Bay County Referral Hospital Project:
(a) Construction and Equipping of Cancer Screening & Treatment unit,
(b) Establishment of CT Scan Unit and scanning machines installation,
(c) Establishment of HDU and ICU Units equipped with relevant machines and equipment to respond to health
emergency cases,
(d) Improvement of Clinical Laboratory
(e) Improvement of hospital solid and liquid waste management and disposal system,
(f) Establishment of Hospital Gym and Improvement of Physiotherapy Unit,
(g) Revenue automation system and management,
(h) Establishment of Private Wing within the County Referral Hospital to provide specialized medical services to able
clients in need of these services at home.
The Department has proposed the above priority project for private investments/donor support to make the county hospital
fully functional and self-reliant.
Capital Outlay Requirement: A funding of Kshs. 1,210 Million (One Billion, Two Hundred and Ten Million) shall be
required over a five year period to implement the above proposed priority projects.
Promoters: Department of Health Services, Homa Bay County; Ministry of Health and County Department of Finance
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2.10. Water Services & Environment
2.10.1. Homa Bay Water Treatment Plant Project
2.10.1.1. Why Invest in Water Treatment Plant?
Fresh water is a precious resource
We need it to drink. We cook with it, clean with it and bathe in it. We produce food thanks to water and our industries
rely on it to manufacture life's luxuries and necessities. Without water, we wouldn't exist. Poor drinking water quality and
low supplies are problems that face 1.1 billion people in the world today. Without fresh water, whole communities and
countries face outbreaks of disease, malnourishment and crop failure. The National Water Master Plan 2030 and the
Kenya Vision 2030 aspire to transform Kenya into a newly industrialized middle-income country by 2030. In order for
this transformation to be realized, it is critical to know the country's water resources in terms of sources, conservation,
storage and application as well as the various technologies available for sound and sustained management, as water
availability and quality will have a significant bearing on the country's development potential.
Kenya being a signatory to the Millennium Development Goals, the Government of Kenya is committed to achieving the
goals, one of which is to reduce by half the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and
sanitation by 2015. The Water Purification Plant will go a long way in contributing towards these Development Goals in
creating significant opportunities and also in poverty reduction in the region.
Under the National Water Master Plan 2030, the future water resources of Kenya were evaluated considering the Climate
change effect. According to the research and Based on the existing available data such as Census 2009, Kenya Vision
2030, statistic data, etc., the water demands of domestic, industrial, irrigation, livestock, wildlife and inland fisheries were
estimated for 2010 and projected for 2030 as below:
The water demands of the target year 2030 are summarized by catchment and subsector as below:
2.10.1.2.Water Purification Plant Project Description
The primary role of the Water Purification Plant will be to ensure that improved water and sanitation are available and
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and safe water that is scalable to the growing needs of the region. The Water Purification Plant (The Plant) project will
involve:
 Construction of Earth Dams or Reservoirs and creating Water Catchment Areas across major rivers in Homa Bay
County
 Construction and set up of a Water Purification Plant which will incorporate Ozone Water Purification Systems;
 Construction of a Water pipeline from the Water Purification Plant to the Storage Tank further downstream;
 Construction of Reservoir further downstream;
 Construction of a Pumping Station at the Reservoirs area from which the Water Supply Services board will draw
water and distribute within the region.
The overall objective of establishing the Water project is to improve on the livelihoods of the residents of the area by
providing quality water for both human and livestock needs. These will include but not limited to:
1. Improve on human health and reduce water-borne diseases;
2. To shorten the distance taken to nearest water point hence saving time for other economic activities;
3. Improve livestock health and breed;
4. Address environmental issues by establishing Tree nurseries in the area;
5. Provide water for institutions and upcoming shopping centers within the supply area;
6. Address food security issues by establishing small scale irrigation.
2.10.1.3.The Proposed Drinking Water Treatment Process and Technology
Step 1: Coagulation / Flocculation
(a) This step increases the size of the organic matter particles, so they can be removed more easily in the next step.
(b) Two chemicals are added as the water flows into the plant through two large pipes:
1. sulphuric acid to reduce the pH of the water and make this stage more efficient, and
2. a coagulant, ferric chloride, so that particles in the water (e.g., natural organic matter, including algae
and dissolved organics) will be attracted to each other.
(c) The water enters the flocculation basins where large mixing devices stir the water, causing the particles to collide
and stick together, creating clumps of particles.
Step 2: Dissolved air flotation
1. This step removes the clumps of organic matter from the water.
2. The water flows from the flocculation basins into dissolved air flotation tanks.
3. An air saturator takes water and supersaturates it with compressed air, making it look frothy.
4. A stream of supersaturated water is injected into the tanks.
5. Tiny air bubbles float the clumps of organic matter to the top of the tank.
6. A series of skimmers remove the floating clumps from the surface of the water.
7. The clumps are pumped to an onsite processing area.
Figure 45: Dissolved Air Floatation Process for Treating Drinking Water

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Step 3: Ozonation helps disinfect the water.
 The water flows from the dissolved air flotation tanks to the ozone chambers.
 Liquid oxygen is pumped into an ozone generator to make ozone.
 The ozone is added to the water to:
1. improve the filter performance in the next treatment stage,
2. destroy most of the harmful bacteria and
3. Improve the taste and odour of the water.
 At the end of the process, sodium bisulphite is added to the water to remove any leftover ozone.
Figure 46: Water Treatment Technology Using Ozonation
Step 4: Filtration Process
During this process,
 The water flows from the ozone chambers to the filtration gallery where it passes through biologically
activated carbon filters.
 A small amount of a chemical filter aid is added to improve filter performance.
 The filters remove remaining particles from the water, including parasites.
 Good “bugs” growing on the filters also remove natural dissolved organic matter. This reduces disinfection
by-products when chlorine is added.
 The filters are cleaned by pumping air and water backwards through the filters. The backwashed water is
pumped to the onsite processing area.
Figure 47: Water Filtration System for the Proposed Homa Bay Water Treatment Plant

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Step 5: Chlorine disinfection
This is a critical process under the proposed Homa Bay Water Treatment Plant project. During this process,
 Water flows from the filtration gallery through to the chlorine chamber.
 Chlorine is added to meet regulations and to kill bacteria and viruses. It is one of the most efficient disinfectants of
water known to science.
 Sodium hydroxide is added to raise the pH back to about the original level so that the water is suitable for drinking.
 Water flows from the chlorine chamber into an underground reservoir (clear-well).
Step 6: Ultraviolet light disinfection
 After the treatment plant processes, the water is pumped from the treatment plants clear-well through stainless steel
chambers that contain ultraviolet (UV) lamps, similar to fluorescent bulbs.
 With only seconds of exposure, the UV light rays penetrate any remaining waterborne micro-organisms such as
Cryptosporidium and Giardia destroying their ability to reproduce. They can no longer cause infection and illness
and are now harmless.
Step 7: Final treatment
 The water flows through two large pipes where:
1. Fluoride is added to help prevent tooth decay, and
2. Orthophosphate is added to prevent lead leeching into the water from old pipes.
Step 8: To your tap
 The water then flows from the water treatment plant to the regional reservoirs and pumping stations.
 Chlorine is added again before the water flows through the distribution system of feeder mains and a network of
water mains and plumbing pipes that connect to your tap.
2.10.2. Rural and Urban Water Supply
Project description
The urban water supply project for Homa Bay County intends to develop new water treatment plants in major urban
centers; to develop effective distribution and billing systems and storage/water reservoir facilities in five major towns
within the county to increase water access, availability, distribution and supply in order to meet the demand of an
increasing urban population in Homa Bay County.
Estimated capital outlay requirement:
The project total CapEx Cost is Ksh. 1,223,824,361. The infrastructure of the proposed Homa Bay Urban Water Supply
will be done in Oyugis, Kendu Bay, Mbita, Ndhiwa and Homa Bay Towns at once and is expected to commence in May
2016 with completion set for April 2019.
Type of investment plan proposed: Build Operate Transfer (BOT).
Promoters of Projects:
Department of Water Services, Irrigation, Forestry and Environment, Homa Bay County; Ministry of Water and
Irrigation; Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Kenya Investment Authority.
2.10.3. Urban Sanitation Project
Project description
Homa Bay County urban sanitation sector has one sewerage network in Homa Bay town whose infrastructure is currently
being rehabilitated with funding from the World Bank through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of the
Republic of Kenya. The eco-system of Lake Victoria is threatened by pollution of waste from towns within its catchment.
In order to improve the livelihood of the residents by providing clean portable water in the catchment and mitigate
pollution by collecting and treatment of wastewater, the Department of Water plans to invest in urban sanitation in the
other urban areas with no sewerage network namely Oyugis, Sindo and Mbita Towns. Project scope will include
construction of sewerage network and design and construction of l series of lagoons for wastewater treatment with final
wetlands.
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The project total capital investment cost is Ksh.2, 770,740,191. The infrastructure of the proposed Homa Bay County
Urban Sanitation Projects will be done at once and is expected to commence in October, 2016 with completion set for
August, 2019.
Type of investment plan proposed: Build Operate Transfer (BOT).
Promoters of Projects:
Department of Water Services, Irrigation, Forestry and Environment, Homa Bay County; Department of Health, Ministry
of Water and Irrigation; Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Kenya Investment Authority.
2.10.4. SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER & SANITATION PROJECTS
A key feature of the proposed Homa Bay Water Treatment Plant will be that all power usage during its operating phase
will be generated through renewable energy sources, more specifically Solar and Wind Energy hence self-sustaining in
terms of power needs.
A Back-up power generator which will run on Bio-Diesel will however also be installed for emergency use only.
The County Government of Homa Bay’s Goal center on improving availability of clean portable drinking water as a key
indicator of our Civic health, quality of life and general wellbeing. This coupled with job creation opportunities
automatically contribute towards truly sustainable communities, which will emerge equipped with the necessary
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3. STATUS OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN HOMA BAY COUNTY
Figure 48: Homa Bay County is Seamlessly Connected by Road, Air, Water and it has vast land parcels and natural resources necessary for spurring economic growth.

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CONTACT DETAILS
THE GOVERNOR,
HOMA BAY COUNTY
P. O. BOX 469 – 40300,
HOMA BAY – KENYA
Email: governorsofficehomabaycounty@gmail.com
www.homabay.go.ke
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